Bitcoin is a matter of national security — Deputy CIA director

Bitcoin is a matter of national security — Deputy CIA director

Deputy CIA director Michael Ellis’ comments reflect Bitcoin’s maturation as an asset but conflict with the cypherpunk philosophy. The US Central Intelligence Agency is increasingly incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) as a tool in its operations, and working with the cryptocurrency is a matter of national security, Michael Ellis, the agency’s deputy director, told podcast host Anthony…

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Crypto industry is not experiencing regulatory capture — Attorney

Crypto industry is not experiencing regulatory capture — Attorney

Transparency, panel hearings, and public input are critical for healthy crypto regulations, attorney Brandon Ferrick told Cointelegraph. Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) openness to public input on crypto policy and their roundtable discussions are positive signs that the crypto industry is not currently experiencing regulatory…

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